ABCD is all about… Identifying and mobilizing the assets of individuals, especially those who are “clients” of social services Building relationships among community members, especially those that are mutually supportive Giving community members more roles and power in local institutions; citizens lead efforts Believing that everyone has gifts and everyone must give gifts

Individuals – people we know, people we label Economy – businesses, commerce Associations – informal and formal groups Physical – spaces and places Institutions – formal organizations Stories – memories, experiences, histories 6 TYPES OF COMMUNITY ASSETS

Are a strategy rather than a specific place Reduce the “silo effect” Are designed to build relationships between community assets and connect them to needs in the community Are designed to promote community development from the inside out Create low cost/no cost solutions to neighborhood vulnerabilities Neighborhood Resource Centers:

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